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Memorial Service Series

Contributed by Grant Adams on May 7, 2024

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We are gathered to honor and pay tribute to our loved one and friend.

We have gathered in respect and to honor and to remember our loved one and friend. Although, they have departed physically, we know this is God’s plan. God’s way to transport us from this life to the next is only by death. Let me share a few verses from which to draw from today. 1. We know our life ...read more

Scripture: James 4:17, Hebrews 9:27, Ecclesiastes 9:5, John 14:1-3

Denomination: Baptist

The Spiritual Consequences Of Lying

Contributed by Antonio Manaytay on Jan 25, 2025

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This sermon explores about the consequences of lying in our spiritual and personal life. Trivialized in the society, the Scripture reminds of its profound spiritual implications.

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22 – “The Lord detests lying lips, but He delights in people who are trustworthy.” Introduction Lying is often trivialized in society, considered a harmless act or a necessary evil. Yet, Scripture consistently teaches that lies have profound spiritual implications. Today, ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 12:22

Denomination: Pentecostal

Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus Series

Contributed by Ian Humphrey on Oct 31, 2025

| 247 views

Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus

Galatians 5 v 1 - 12 Stand Up, Stand Up For Jesus The Stand A Stand in Liberty - 1 Stand fast therefore in the liberty A Stand in Loyalty - wherewith Christ hath made us free, and A Stand in Legacy - be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage. Horatius Bonar On merit not my own I stand; ...read more

Scripture: Galatians 5:1-12

Denomination: Holiness

The Perfect Gift PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Dec 21, 2023

based on 3 ratings

| 934 views

This sermon explores God's love manifested in Jesus' birth, the redemption it signifies, and our understanding of this divine gift, leading us to awe and worship.

Greetings, beloved congregation. We gather here, not as mere spectators, but as active participants in a grand narrative of love, redemption, and understanding. Today, we turn our hearts and minds to the second chapter of Luke. In this passage, we find a story that is so familiar, yet so profound, ...read more

Scripture: Luke 2:1-8

Topics: God's Gift, Christmas Gift

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Appreciation And Encouragement PRO Sermon

Contributed by Sermon Research Assistant on Oct 22, 2023

based on 3 ratings

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This sermon emphasizes honoring spiritual leaders, expressing gratitude for their service, and fostering unity and peace within the Christian community.

Beloved brothers and sisters in Christ, we gather here today under the banner of our Lord Jesus, united in spirit and truth, to ponder the profound message of Colossians 3:15-17. As we set our hearts and minds on the words of the Apostle Paul, we are reminded of our shared purpose, our collective ...read more

Scripture: Colossians 3:15-17

Topics: Pastor Appreciation

Endure The Contradcition

Contributed by Pastor Michael Lampkin on Jan 8, 2001

based on 125 ratings

| 10,516 views

This Sermon is about enduring hardship even when folk despitfully use you. {This Sermon Has been REVISED}

-----------------------------*The Book of Hebrews*------------------------------------------------------------------- The 12th Chapter------------------------------------- 1Wherefore seeing we also are compassed about with so great a cloud of witnesses, let us lay aside every weight, and the sin ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 12:1-3

Denomination: Pentecostal

Who Can You Trust

Contributed by Mike Hays on Nov 22, 2000

based on 107 ratings

| 7,255 views

We can trust God through all situations in life.

Who Can You Trust? Hebrews 3:1-6 Shawn was a promising young student who had demonstrated his drive for excellence and his meticulous attention to following through with the details. Nobody in Shawn's family had ever been to college, but that wouldn't stop Shawn from pursuing his goal of getting ...read more

Scripture: Hebrews 3:1-6

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

A Mindset For Miracles Series

Contributed by Chip Monck on Aug 30, 2005

based on 8 ratings

| 7,776 views

The fourth in a five part series on miracles, focusing in on spiritual deliverance, physical healing, and relational restoration. This sermon utilizes a series of in-character monologues to testify to God’s healing power.

(This sermon opens with four in-character monologues. I did NOT use full costume. Just some simple prop to draw the listener’s eye to the character (i.e. a sword for the centurian). This sermon was extremely well received, and had a higher than usual attention level!) SCENE 1: Have you ever ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 8:1-17

Denomination: Wesleyan

2005 State Of The Church

Contributed by James May on Jan 9, 2005

based on 17 ratings

| 3,030 views

This message was presented to our church to share the vision for the coming year and to make sure that we all understand what our real mission is as a Local Body of Christ.

2005 State of the Church Pastor Jim May In a few days the TV, radio and newspaper networks across the nation will be broadcasting the State of Union address of President George W. Bush. I wanted to seize the moment and give you a “State of the Church” address as well. Today I would like to ...read more

Scripture: Proverbs 29:18

Denomination: Independent/Bible

Not-Giving-Up Kind Of Prayer

Contributed by Troy Borst on Sep 8, 2012

| 6,903 views

T/F QUESTION: True or False… God wants us to pray about something over and over and over again.

NOT-GIVING-UP KIND OF PRAYER LUKE 18:1-8 INTRODUCTION… http://www.churchleaders.com/pastors/pastor-articles/150915-us-statistics-on-prayer.html Starting a sermon with facts and figures is always fun for some of us, so let’s do that today! Get ready to be astounded and amazed at the ...read more

Scripture: Luke 18:1-8

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

The Last Mountain Series

Contributed by Grant Macdonald on Dec 6, 2011

based on 7 ratings

| 6,430 views

An advent message based on Rev 16. The message: Keep building your anticipation for Christ's return!

"The Last Mountain" Dietrich Bonhoeffer is one of the best known theologians of the twentieth century. His book "The Cost of Discipleship" should be on every Christian's bookshelf. As most of you know, in 1943, Bonhoeffer found himself in prison. Eventually he would be executed for ...read more

Scripture: Revelation 16:1-17

Denomination: Christian/Church Of Christ

Blessed Are The Pure In Heart

Contributed by Steven Simala Grant on Apr 15, 2011

| 4,127 views

When we respond to God

Blessed are the Pure in Heart Matt 5:8 April 10, 2011 Intro: A couple of years ago we went to Ottawa as my wife Joanne had some work to do there, so Thomas and I tagged along to check out our nation’s capital. One of the places we visited was the historic Canadian mint – where money ...read more

Scripture: Matthew 5:8

Denomination: Baptist

The Holiness Of Grace Series

Contributed by C. Philip Green on Apr 29, 2011

based on 1 rating

| 5,767 views

If we want to live worthwhile lives in difficult times, then we as believers in Christ must anticipate the Father’s grace, imitate the Father’s character, and respect the Father’s judgment and love.

In 1988, Robert Fulghum published his best-selling book, Everything I Need to Know I Learned in Kindergarten. Recently, somebody suggested another book title: Everything I Need to Know I Learned from Noah. For example… • Don’t miss the boat. • Plan ahead. It wasn’t raining when Noah built the ...read more

Scripture: 1 Peter 1:13-21

Denomination: Evangelical Free

Worship - Jesus Style Series

Contributed by Ernie Arnold on Aug 6, 2016

based on 4 ratings

| 11,328 views

In this passage Jesus teaches us about TRUE WORSHIP. Jesus tells us in verses 10 - 13 that True Worship is 1. INVITING and INCLUSIVE 2. It makes an IMPACT 3. Results in INEXTINGUISHABLE PRAISE

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17 (cf. verses 10 - 13) Theme: Worship - Jesus Style Proposition: In this passage Jesus teaches us about TRUE WORSHIP - 1. True Worship is Inviting 2. True Worship Impacts Lives 3. True worship results in Inextinguishable Praise. INTRO: Grace and peace from God ...read more

Scripture: Luke 13:10-17

Denomination: Nazarene

Love By Giving Series

Contributed by Stephen Sheane on Oct 2, 2015

| 11,555 views

Love means sharing not only our time and talents but also our treasure

LOVE BY GIVING An American missionary was travelling across Korea by train. At a busy station an old man boarded and sat across from Him. The man was Korean and he addressed the American in his native tongue. The Missionary responded in the only Korean phrase that he knew which was "I ...read more

Scripture: Acts 4:32-35

Denomination: Christian Missionary Alliance

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